Ultraviolet: Code 044

So, for the first anime of the year, I started with this classic from 2008.

Based losely on the 2006 science fiction movie, this is a far grimmer, harder series.

In 2140, 044 becomes the strongest female soldier excelling in combat through gene manipulation using the Hemophage Virus. However, in exchange for her abilities, her days become numbered. Her next mission from the government is to destroy a bloodthirsty group of people, the Phage, and its leader King. In her battle, she encounters a Phage soldier, Luka, and finds herself unable to kill him. She wonders why, but as a result, Daxus II, the leader of the government group, regards her as a traitor. She is targeted by both Phage and the government, as she flees with the injured Luka.

So a marathon of episodes later, which I totally binged through because it is such a catchy series (and a fantastic opening song with Guilty Pleasure!!!), the 0 is off the stats, and it was a very good start!